1、Beautiful Ireland and Its TraditionsDescribe a place that you likeWhat do you know about the beautiful Ireland and its traditions?Ireland landscapeAdele TownDublin4.609 millionEuroIrishEnglish70,273 kNational flagDublin CastleThe Cliffs of Mopher（莫赫悬崖）（莫赫悬崖）St.Patricks Cathedral （圣帕特里克教堂）（圣帕特里克教堂）Re
2、ad the text:Whats the main idea of the passage?AThe beautiful scenery of the Ireland BThe history of the Ireland CThe beautiful scenery and traditions of the Ireland DThe customs of the Ireland1.What makes the Irish countryside exciting and inspiring?Its beauty and how it offers something for all th
3、e senses.sightsmelltastehearingtouch2.What are the best ways to experience some Irish traditions and culture?By stopping by a village pub and relaxing with a drink and traditional meal while listening to music and watching dance.3.What is the meaning of“breathe in the sweet scent of fresh flowers wh
4、ile birds greet the new day with their morning song”?It means to not just smell but also breathe in the smell of fresh flowers early in the morning as the birds sing their first song of the new day.4.What are the best ways to experience Chinese traditions and customs?By travelling to different place
5、s and using all your senses to experience everything and by interacting with local people.Identify and underline:Analyse the descriptive paragraph.Introductory sentenceEnding sentencePlacesIdentify and underline the places:Identify and underline the senses:sightsmelltastehearingtouchSensesWrite the
6、senses and places in the order that they appear.SensesPlacessighthearingtouchsmellin the green counties and hills by the seaIn the mountainsIn the mountainsfeast for the eyessweet scentfeel the sun on your skinroar,cries,music of the coast,morning songDescription of sensesroar,cries,music of the coa
7、st,morning songsightsmelltastehearingtouchgreen counties,hills,feast for the eyessweet scentdeliciousfeel the sun on your skinWhat words does the writer use to describe sensory details?introductionbodyendingmake readers eager to read transitions/details and examples let readers know the passage ends
8、 help readers remember your writing1.Use sensory details2.Do not use general words3.Give examplesDescribe a place1.A striking image2.Something surprising3.A quote or questionUse the questions below to describe the place you have chosen.1)What can you see?2)What can you hear?3)How does the place feel
9、?4)What can you smell?5)what can you taste there?6)What does the place make you think or feel?描写一个城市或地点描写一个城市或地点是一种描述性的说明文。它主要说明或解释某一城是一种描述性的说明文。它主要说明或解释某一城市或地点的市或地点的地理位置、外貌、环境、经济、文化、交通、历史演变、发展展望地理位置、外貌、环境、经济、文化、交通、历史演变、发展展望等，使读者获取信息。等，使读者获取信息。一般来说，描述性的说明文写作顺序主要有三种形式：时间顺序、空间一般来说，描述性的说明文写作顺序主要有三种形式：时
10、间顺序、空间顺序和逻辑顺序。顺序和逻辑顺序。写作指导写作指导 It is located/lies in.，with an area of.It covers an area of.，with a history of.X，located in.and covering an area of.，is one of Chinas most famous scenic spots.The history of X dates back to.It has become the most popular tourist attraction since.常用表达常用表达1地理位地理位置置/面积面积2
11、人口人口 X有人口：X has a(large/small)population of.The population of X is.X is a city with a(large/small)population of.X的人口增加到/增加了：The population of X increases to/by.3历史历史 X有的历史：X has a(long)history of.X追溯到：X dates/goes back to.4气候特征气候特征表示天气：be(very/quite/extremely)cold/hot/warm/dry/humid/sunny/stormy/rai
12、ny/mild all year round各地气候差异很大：The climate differs greatly from one area to another.5交通交通X交通便利：It is very convenient for you to go to X.X is within easy reach.可乘去X:You can take a bus/a train/a plane to X.You can go to X by bus/train/plane.The best way to visit X is to take a bus tour.6名胜景观、特产特色名胜景观、特产特色 盛产/在方面丰富：be rich in(natural resources/tourist attractions/.,such as/like.)因而著名：be famous/well known for.THANKS
